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  Mineral-rich African countries are strengthening cooperation with global partners to optimize the mining value chain, leveraging investments to accelerate GDP growth and sustainable development. In recent years, the contribution of mining to the national fiscus has grown significantly across many nations, and looking ahead, this growth momentum is on track to continue as nations promote greater investment in mineral development.   Mali The Malian government expects to collect $1.2 […]

By: Ellen Shihepo The education minister, Sanet Steenkamp, has emphasised the impact of external factors such as financial constraints and socio-economic circumstances on students’ ability to navigate their career paths, warning that these challenges could contribute to further economic decline in Namibia. Speaking at the official opening of Namibia’s 14th Careers Expo, taking place on April 3rd and 4th at the Windhoek Country Club, Steenkamp underscored the importance of targeted […]

  Legal, tax and business advisory conglomerate CLG (www.CLGGlobal.com) – formerly Centurion Law Group – has officially been approved as a Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) tax advisor by the CEMAC Standing Committee on Fiscal and Accounting Harmonization. CLG Tax and Legal will provide its full suite of tax services across all CEMAC member countries, supporting business and transactions across various strategic fields, including oil, gas and mining. […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s trade deficit stood at a deficit of N$2 billion in February 2025, an improvement when compared to a deficit of N$2.7 billion and N$3.9 billion recorded in January 2025 and February 2024, respectively. The Namibia Statistics Agency reported that the breakdown of Namibia’s trade by partner indicates that South Africa was the country’s top trading partner for both export and import. Namibia International Merchandise Trade Statistics […]

The government has allocated N$20 million for a feasibility study to assess the revival of Air Namibia, with the goal of relaunching the national airline by 2026. Dr. Leake Hangala who is the Chairperson of the Namibia Airports Company, has voiced strong support for the initiative, stressing the airline’s role in national development and economic growth. Speaking on the proposal, Dr. Hangala expanded on the importance of having a functional […]

  PalmPay (www.PalmPay.com), a leading digital bank and fintech platform focused on emerging markets, has launched the PalmPay Debit Card in Nigeria in partnership with Verve, Africa’s largest domestic card scheme.  The launch of its debit card represents a key milestone in PalmPay’s evolution – from a mobile wallet known for it’s fee-free transfers and cashback rewards into a full-service digital banking platform offering an integrated ecosystem for payments, savings, credit, […]

  NJ Ayuk, Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org), delivered a keynote lecture titled “African Energy Agenda: Prospects and Challenges” at Russia’s HSE University’s on March 31 – shedding light on the African continent’s energy prospects and challenges. The event was organized by the HSE Center for African Studies and supported by the Roscongress Foundation, with Vsevolod Sviridov, Deputy Director of the Center for African Studies, moderating the discussion. […]

The Northern Electricity Distributor (NORED) has cautioned members of the public to stay away from electrical infrastructure at all times. This caution comes after a 16-year-old Angolan cattle herder, known only as “Tate-tai,” died after being electrocuted while allegedly climbing an electricity pole near the sewage dam in Omuthiya Town. NORED spokesperson Simon Lukas indicated that the deceased was electrocuted after he climbed on a 22kv overhead line pole. “As […]

  Four Points by Sheraton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s (www.Marriott.com) global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announced the opening Four Points by Sheraton Dakar Diamniadio, marking the brand’s debut in Senegal. Whether travellers are visiting Dakar’s ‘smart city’ district of Diamniado for work or fun, the hotel caters to their needs with its approachable design, stylish comfort and all the brand’s popular extras. Located in the new Sports City complex […]